Basic first aid trivia

What is the annual number of lives claimed by sudden cardiac arrest in the United States?

• Over three hundred thousand

• About one hundred thousand

• Nearly half a million

• Approximately two hundred thousand

Which technique is crucial to perform when someone is choking?

• Using an AED

• CPR

• Back Blows/Abdominal Thrusts (Heimlich Maneuver)

• Applying a tourniquet

What does the acronym F.A.S.T. stand for in recognizing stroke symptoms?

• Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time to call emergency services

• Focus, Assess, Stabilize, Transport

• Fast Action Saves Time

• Face, Arm, Speech, Time

What is the recommended response for severe bleeding?

• Cold compress and elevation

• Immediate surgery

• First Aid, Tourniquet and Hemostatic Dressing

• Antibiotics and rest

How long does the Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector Online Course take to complete?

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• About 30 minutes

• 15 minutes

What should you do first for treating burns?

• Apply butter

• Cover with a dry cloth

• Cool the burn

• Expose to sunlight

What is a critical step in treating bites and stings?

• Recognizing serious emergencies like venomous bites

• Ignoring minor symptoms

• Applying heat

• Waiting for natural healing

What is the primary purpose of CPR?

• To maintain vital blood flow to the heart and brain until more advanced care arrives

• To relieve pain

• To treat infections

• To stabilize fractures

What does AED stand for?

• Automatic External Defibrillator

• Automatic External Device

• Advanced Emergency Device

• Automated Emergency Dialer

What is the main focus of BLS training?

• Providing basic life support in a pre-hospital setting

• Training for surgical operations

• Teaching advanced medical procedures

• Learning about pharmaceutical treatments